- Donald Trump's political strategy involves seeking GOP majority control, endorsements from figures like Ken Paxton, and navigating challenges from senators like Cornyn and Murkowski.
- Ken Paxton prevailed over John Cornyn in the GOP primary, aided by Donald Trump's influence, and now faces James Talarico in the general election.
John Cornyn lost the primary election to Ken Paxton and subsequently endorsed him as a MAGA Warrior while also criticizing Donald Trump's political methods.
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What happened
John Cornyn lost the primary election to Ken Paxton and subsequently endorsed him as a MAGA Warrior while also criticizing Donald Trump's political methods.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Cornyn endorsed Paxton after losing the primary, while also criticizing Trump's political persona.1 source
Cornyn's primary loss to Paxton is framed by the institutionalist vs populist divide.1 source
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Ken Paxton prevailed over John Cornyn in the GOP primary, aided by Donald Trump's influence, and now faces James Talarico in the general election.Also in this story
- Ken Paxton won the primary over John Cornyn while contesting the Texas 33rd Congressional District seat.
- Campaigning in Texas for election, where down ballot races are underway to decide legislative control.
The entities involved
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
- James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.
- While running for Senate in Texas, James Talarico is campaigning in Houston, facing political attacks from Ken Paxton and primary opponent Jasmine Crockett.
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John Cornyn
American politician and attorney (born 1952)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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- Ken Paxton faced off against James Talarico in a primary election, with the candidates debating issues like plea deals on the air. Paxton also received an endorsement from Donald Trump.
- The Republican primary season concluded with the decisive defeat of John Cornyn, leading to Ken Paxton's nomination and the subsequent general election against James Talarico.
- A candidate won the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate after receiving an eleventh-hour endorsement from Donald Trump.
- Ken Paxton faces allegations of bribery and ethical lapses amid the Texas Senate runoff involving James Talarico and John Cornyn.